Slain Kibwezi businessman was in-law to MP Mutuse

Prominent Makueni businessman and founder of Makindu Motors Ltd, Stephen Ngei and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei

Slain Makindu businessman Stephen Ngei Musyoka, and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei were in-laws to Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse.

Mutuse mourned the loss of his brother and sister-in-law following a tragic road accident in Makindu on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.

In a statement on Saturday, June 20, the lawmaker announced the deaths of his brother, Ngei and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei, describing the news as a devastating shock to the family.

“I have received the sad news of the passing on of my brother, Stephen Ngei Musyoka, and his beloved wife, Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei, in a road accident with great shock and disbelief,” he wrote.

Mutuse revealed that Ngei was a prominent entrepreneur and the founder of Makindu Motors Ltd, a company involved in the automobile industry.

“Mr. Stephen Ngei was the founder of Makindu Motors Ltd, an automobile company that specializes in the assembly and sale of motorcycles and other motor vehicles,” he added.

Mutuse extended his condolences to the bereaved family members as they come to terms with the loss.
“With a heavy heart, I send my heartfelt condolences to the rest of their family, who are personally known to me and are part of our greater family,” he further said.

Mutuse also paid tribute to his brother’s life and legacy, describing him as a self-made businessman whose success story inspired many people across the Ukambani region.

“Mr. Ngei rose from extremely humble beginnings to become a highly industrious entrepreneur and arguably the most successful businessman and investor in the entire Ukambani region. His remarkable journey inspired many and contributed immensely to job creation and the general socio-economic growth of our region,” he concluded.

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko mourned the owner of Makindu Motors, and his wife terming them industrious.

Former Machakos senator Johnson Muthama said Ngei will be remembered as a hardworking, humble, and dedicated individual whose contributions to the automobile industry and impact on many lives will not be forgotten.

“Their sudden passing is a great loss to their family, friends, and the wider community. My thoughts and prayers are with their children, loved ones, and all those mourning this painful loss. May God grant them strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time, and may the souls of the departed rest in eternal peace.”

The two died Friday in a crash.